Esprit S2 re-fitting tailgate spring and bolt

[Freemason]

So after zinc-plating I'm having some difficulty with the tailgate spring mechanism. I've put the bolt and spring back in, but it won't go all the way through the hole, so I can't get any spring action. It goes as far as the thread then that's it. Maybe after the zinc plating the fraction added to the surfaces is enough so it won't fit anymore? Is the bolt meant to go all the way through the hole?

 

Thought I'd make sure before I pull out the file!

 

 

Edited May 14, 2014 by Freemason

[jonwat]

I've put the bolt and  spring back in, but it won't go all the way through the hole, so I can't get any spring action.

Happens to me all the time, especially after a couple of pints. 

[peteyg]

Yes it should go all the way through.

[Freemason]

Does anyone have a pic of an original tailgate bolt off an S1 or preferably S2? I'm not sure mine is original, in which case I'd like to get one fabricated.

 

 

Edited May 31, 2015 by Freemason

[Freemason]

These courtesy of Roland. Can anyone shed any light on whether this is an original bolt.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 4, 2015 by Freemason

[Fridge]

Hi, did you sort the bolt problem?

My S1 just has literally a bolt in place, no stopper or anything.

Can you post a pic of what one should look like?

Thanks.

[Freemason]

I purchased the 'Tailgate Lifting Bolt' from SJ. It was imperial, not metric, and fit fine. 

[Fridge]

Thanks @Freemason just added one to my latest parts order.